named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Class Parent Program
Volunteer role that serves as a liaison between the PTA and individual classrooms, coordinating classroom parties, volunteers, field trips, and teacher appreciation gifts.
PTA Membership Drive
Initiative to engage parents, teachers, and staff in PTA membership, offering benefits such as early event access, voting rights on grants, and community connections.
Principal's Coffee
Informal gatherings hosted by the school principal to discuss topics such as curriculum, class placement, school safety, and social-emotional learning, aimed at keeping parents informed and connected.
Spring Basket Fundraiser
Annual fundraising event in which classes participate to raise money for the PTA, supporting grants for teacher projects and classroom materials.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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School and School-Community Events 3 activities
- Organizes Scholastic Book FairsCoordinates fall and spring Scholastic Book Fairs in collaboration with school leadership, Scholastic, and parent volunteers to promote literacy and raise funds.
- Organizes family and school community eventsPlans and hosts events such as "A Taste of Culture," "Hop Around Town," Principal's Coffees, and spring gift basket raffles to foster school community engagement and support student learning experiences.
- Supports classroom coordination and parent involvementCoordinates classroom volunteers, party supplies, and class contact lists; facilitates communication between teachers and parents; and supports new family integration and PTA membership drives.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 2 activities
- Operates school-based programs and spiritwear salesManages a nature space program and sells spiritwear at school events and online to support PTA initiatives and enhance student engagement.
- Produces commemorative class apparelDesigns and orders commemorative shirts annually for the fourth grade class, with production and distribution activities concentrated in May and June.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Conducts annual financial reviewPerforms an annual financial review of PTA records with the assistance of a volunteer CPA to ensure fiscal accountability.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Distributes school and grade-specific informationProvides access to school calendars and publishes grade-specific school supply lists for Kindergarten through 4th Grade to support families.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funds teacher projects and classroom materialsProvides support grants to teachers for classroom items and activities such as classroom chickens, P.E. rollerblades, Broadway Kids, and Cultural Assemblies through a formal application process.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hosts regular PTA meetings in multiple formatsConducts general membership and executive committee meetings at various locations including La Catrina, CET, 140 Grand, and virtually via Google Meet.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$66K86%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$30K
balance sheet
Total assets$95K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$95K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Carrie E. Tompkins PTA Network — Member of the PTA network, though membership in other PTAs does not confer membership in this organization.
- Croton-Harmon Union Free School District Government — School district in which Carrie E Tompkins PTA operates and collaborates with school leadership.
- Croton-Harmon Union Free School District Partner — Collaborates to provide school calendar information to families.
- Givebacks Partner — Partners with Givebacks for fundraising campaigns to support the CET Nature Space.
- Jill Anderson Partner — PTA Class Parent Liaison for the 2024-2025 school year, serving as a communication link between the PTA, teachers, parents, and classrooms.
- Principal Kerri Bianchi Partner — Collaborates with the PTA to host Principal's Coffee events and engage families.
- Scholastic Partner — Partner organization for the Scholastic Book Fair, providing materials and coordination support.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Family-School Engagement through Collaborative Structuresmethodology: family-school engagementBy creating formal and informal spaces for dialogue and collaboration between families, teachers, and school leadership, we improve student outcomes and school culture because sustained engagement fosters shared ownership of the educational environment.
- Member-Driven Decision Making and Resource Allocationmethodology: member-driven grant allocationBy involving parents in democratic funding decisions and leadership roles, we increase investment and equity in school programs because inclusive governance strengthens trust and community ownership.